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Both theories and speculations are coherent statements made in an attempt to explain the events of LOST. Neither can be treated as canonical until they are presented as a fact by a reputable source.

New Theories Subpages

Lostpedia has implemented a new policy for theories. Every article now has a Theories tab (located on the far right) that links to a unique Theories subpage (Example: The "Monster"/Theories). All theories/speculation should now be placed on this subpage. Each theory subpage will also have its own discussion page for discussing theories. When you are on a theory page, click the Main Article tab (located on the far right) to return to the main article.

Theories and Speculation

A theory is an attempt to explain a certain mystery using logic backed up with logically consistent observations and facts. Without supporting evidence, statements are merely speculation. Speculation is similar to theories except there are no facts or logic to back the theory up.

Theories should always be be placed on the Theories subpage of an article (click the rightmost Theories tab). They should no longer be placed on articles because of their non-canonical nature.

Basic Rules

• Provide reasoning for your theory
  • Example: "Rose is Walt's grandmother," is speculative. If you wrote "Rose is Walt's grandmother because...[insert fact(s) here]" you are on the right track.
• Place theories on the most relevant article
  • Example: Theories about Jacob should be put on his theory page, not the episode theory page he was first seen in
• Do not state theories as questions or possibilities (avoid terms like "Maybe", "I think")
• Do not add illogical or disproven theories
• Do not discuss theories on the article page, use the discussion/talk page for the Theories page instead
• Do not sign your theories

Proven Theories

When information that confirms a theory is revealed by a reputable source, the statement becomes fact and can be moved from the Theories subpage to the main article.

Discredited Theories

If a theory has been discredited due to the revelation of new facts from a reputable source, the theory should be removed from the theories page. If there is need to keep this theory for historical purposes, please place it on the discussion page of the article***.

Theory and Logical Fallacy

There are many types of logical fallacies. Specifically, it is easy to attempt to support a speculation by using shoehorning and wishful thinking. It is also possible to create statements that appear on the surface to be a theory, but fall short due to a logical fallacy; such statements are sometimes referred to as crackpot theories. Please remember that theories must maintain logical consistency, therefore theories presented with a logical fallacy are actually only unsupported speculations and do not belong in an article.

Keep Humor Where It Belongs

Adding humor to theories or articles "just to be funny" is not particularly helpful and will most likely be seen as a nuisance or worse, as vandalism. The majority of people who visit the Wiki care about LOST, and the hundreds of editors that spend veritable hours tidying articles and talk pages will not appreciate having to excise your comedy antics from an article. Please add your brand of humor to the discussion page of an article or your own talk page.